Australia is grappling with a spate of injuries to the top players such as David Warner ahead of the high-profile Test series against India, but head coach Justin Langer is still confident the hosts have “got enough batting to make a big difference” in the upcoming home series.
Australia and India gear up to lock horns in the first Test of the much-anticipated Border-Gavaskar Trophy – which will be a Day-Night affair at Adelaide Oval on December 17 (Thursday).
Well, the Australians have been dealing with several injuries and withdrawals ahead of the marquee Test series against India with Warner recovering from a groin injury and Will Pucovski from concussion-related problems while Joe Burns' woeful run with the bat is another problem for the hosts.
Langer told Channel Seven: “Wait and see on Thursday. We've got a very good team no matter which way we go. Dave Warner no doubt was a huge loss for us a few weeks ago, but I'm really confident that we've got enough batting to make a big difference in this series.”
He also revealed that Cameron Green, who hit on the head during the pink-ball tour game, will make his Test debut in the first Test, as the all-rounder arrived in Adelaide from Sydney along with Australia A players who are part of the Test squad like Joe Burns and Mitchell Swepson.
Langer said Green looks “in really good spirits” as he hopes the all-rounder would be fully match-ready to go before Thursday’s iconic Test contest with India at Adelaide.
He signed off by saying, “Fingers crossed. The guys from Australia A arrived a couple of hours ago. He (Green) turned up with a big smile on his face. (A) massive opportunity potentially ahead for him to make his Test debut. He looks in really good spirits. He's got training tomorrow and Wednesday. Fingers crossed he'll be right to go - he's a real talent.”
(With PTI Inputs)
